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• Never heat empty cookware or operate the unit without the water bath. Doing so
may damage the unit or cookware and overheat the unit. When overheating occurs,
an error code will flash on the display and the unit will shut itself off automatically.
When the temperature returns to normal, the unit can be used again.
• The cookware in the appliance will heat continuously as long as the power is ON.
The cookware will be hot and caution should be exercised when working on or near
the appliance.
• This product may only be serviced by an authorized service agent or by CookTek
personnel.
DO NOT attempt to open the unit or perform service of any kind. For
service information, contact CookTek at +1 (214) 379-6000.
• DO NOT use the soup well for anything other than its intended use as described in
this manual. This unit is designed to rethermalize and hold soup and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
• DO NOT use any appliance that has a damaged cord or plug, or one that has
malfunctioned or been damaged. Consult the warranty at www.cooktek.com/
warranty-service and follow instructions for service.
• The soup well is designed to work with standard 11 qt (10.4 L) and 7 qt (6.6 L)
tureen inserts. An adapter ring (sold separately) is required to accommodate 7 qt
(6.6 L) tureens.
• DO NOT use any accessories or attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer. Use of unapproved accessories may cause injuries and void the
warranty.
• The CookTek soup well comes with a stand-alone (not built-in) control box for unit
operation. Use ONLY the control box that comes with the unit to avoid any possible
operation hazards.
• DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of the counter.
DO NOT
move the appliance when electric power is connected.
•
Never immerse cords, plugs, or the appliance in water.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
• In the unlikely event of a grease fire, smother flame by covering cookware with a
tight-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. DO NOT USE WATER. When the fire is
under control, turn off the appliance and unplug from wall.
•
Users wearing a pacemaker should consult their doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to operating CookTek induction equipment. The electro-magnetic
field may interfere with the proper function of the pacemaker.
• Turn off the soup well off after each use.
• Keep the soup well charger away from metallic surfaces, gas and electric ranges,
and open flames. DO NOT
place in the oven. If the ambient air temperature is above
110
o
F (43
o
C), the unit may not function properly.
•
Metallic objects such as kitchen utensils, knives, spoons, etc. should not be placed
on appliance. Use caution when wearing rings, watches, and other metallic objects
as they may get hot if placed near the unit’s surface.
• DO NOT place aluminum foil or plastic objects on the soup well’s surface.
• DO NOT use the soup well near a faucet, swimming pool, sink, or other areas where
water can be found. Never store the unit upside down or in a non-climate controlled
environment.
• DO NOT strike or damage the soup well. Do not put the unit in your luggage.
Throwing or dropping the unit can damage the internal components or crack
it, voiding your warranty. If the soup well becomes cracked, unplug the unit
immediately and do not use it.
• DO NOT obstruct, block, or alter openings or holes in the soup well housing. DO
NOT stick foreign objects into these openings.
• DO NOT use a water jet to clean the appliance.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or a similarly qualified person.
